Tete Charcuterie

Courtesy Tete

Why?Serious meats make for fun eats.

Sporting a name that nods to the French delicacy known as headcheese, Tete Charcuterie is a breezy West Loop joint that’s actually quite serious about its meats. While other spots fuss over marinating or slow-cooking, the staff at Tete focuses on curing (mostly) cold meats that go beautifully with some mustard and a glass of Domaine Manciat-Poncet pinot noir. Try some West Loop salumi pork shoulder or pork belly alongside a Philippine longanisa sausage and cognac-flavored chicken-liver pate.